Solar is the fastest-growing source of new power in the U.S., but up to four times more project capacity is needed to reach net-zero energy target by 2035, says just released federal report.
U.S. firm will acquire factories and intellectual property from Japan-based company in dissolving a joint venture to manufacture and sell its construction equipment in the Americas under the Deere brand.
Energy giant could appeal ruling, but it would force environmental re-analysis of the Willow project on the North Slope, which could delay major work by two years or more.
U.S. real estate giant's deal for majority share of U.K.-based PM and market consultant has mutual benefit, but concerns cited in mantaining T&T advisory independence
Transurban-Macquarie will spend $54M over next year to develop preliminary designs for added toll lanes and major bridge upgrade; state also will weigh proposals in fall for design-build contractor to replace Fluor on its stalled Purple Line rail P3.
"Unprecedented” project shift is urged as UN report amplifies climate change impact warning and energy sector CO2 emissions are projected to increase 7% in 2021.
Although construction activity itself accounts for less than 2% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., industry firms often possess the practical expertise and knowledge about how to reduce them in the built environment.
Celebration of life service is Sunday, Aug. 29, 2-5PM, PST in Las Vegas for highway agency spokesman and much-recognized construction writer and editor who died suddenly there on July 30.
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